Alexey Borovkov

Alexey Borovkov, also known as avr0ra, is a Russian poker player and streamer. He has earned a total of $135,300 in live tournaments, with his highest cash prize being $105,300. One of his career highlights was during the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Cyprus in Kyrenia, Cyprus on September 7th, 2022. In the TRITON PKRGO $50,000 No Limit Hold’em – 6-Handed (Event #3), he finished 12th, securing $105,300 in earnings.

Alexey Borovkov: Early Life

Borovkov began his poker journey at the age of 17. Reflecting on his early start, Alexey emphasized the risks of underage gambling, stating, “Starting gambling at 17 wasn’t smart. Teens often don’t grasp how serious it is. Now, with targeted ads and influencers, the issue is exacerbated. Underage gambling is a significant problem, so it’s best to steer clear of it during youth.”

Since November 23rd, 2016, Alexey has cultivated a dedicated audience through his YouTube channel, A-Game, where he shares compelling poker narratives. With 15.8K subscribers and 149 videos dedicated to poker stories, his channel serves as a hub for enthusiasts seeking engaging content.

In addition to his YouTube endeavors, Alexey regularly streams poker content on his Twitch channel, avr0ra112, with 6.3K followers to date, further connecting with his audience and fostering a vibrant poker community.

Alexey Borovkov: Poker Career

Alexey Borovkov made his debut appearance on September 3rd, 2022, during the Luxon Pay Mediterranean Poker Party (MPP) in Kyrenia, Cyprus, where he entered the $10,400 No Limit Hold’em – MPP High Roller (Event #19). Despite finishing 13th, he still earned a respectable prize of $30,000.

Two days later, on September 5th, 2022, during the same event in Cyprus, he participated in the $25,000 No Limit Hold’em 8-Handed tournament but unfortunately did not secure a cash prize.

On September 7th, 2022, during the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Cyprus in Kyrenia, Cyprus, he joined the TRITON PKRGO $50,000 No Limit Hold’em – 6-Handed (Event #3). Despite landing in 12th place, he still managed to earn $105,300.

Fast forward to March 5th, 2024, during an event in Jeju, South Korea, he entered the $15,000 No Limit Hold’em 8-Handed tournament but did not secure a cash prize.

His most recent involvement was on March 11th, 2024, also during an event in Jeju, where he participated in the $50,000 No Limit Hold’em 7-Handed tournament but did not secure a cash prize once again.